Sheena Kambule
West Chester,OHIO
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
07.2012 - Current
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
STNA
Regency Hospital Company LLC
Cincinnati, OH
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was provided at all times.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
- Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed routine medical tasks, such as taking blood pressure and changing dressings.
- Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Edgewood, KY05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY05-2012
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Management
- Physical assessments
- Patient and caregiver education
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Drug administration trained
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Management
- Patient care documentation
- Diagnostic Tools
- Dosage Calculation
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency medical care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Health Hospital
07.2012 - Current
STNA
Regency Hospital Company LLC
01.2010 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northern Kentucky University
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